Rex D. McConnell

Rex D. McConnell, 63, of Lower Salem, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home.

He was born at Marietta, Ohio on June 1, 1958 a son of Ruth Fleeman McConnell who survives of Lewisville, Ohio and the late Lewis McConnell.

He was a retired highway technician for the Ohio Department of Transportation of Monroe County. He also attended the Stafford United Methodist Church in Stafford, Ohio.

Rex enjoyed working on the farm, watching his grandkids grow up, and attending their sports activities. He was also an avid John Wayne fan.

Surviving in addition to his mother are wife, Linda Russell McConnell, whom he married on September 15, 1979. He is also survived by two sons; Bryan (Brianna) McConnell of Lower Salem, Ohio and Eddie (Janel) McConnell of Lower Salem, Ohio; one sister, Donna (Danny) Weddle of Lewisville, Ohio; one brother, Phil (Misty) McConnell of Lewisville, Ohio; two grandchildren, Carter McConnell and Jaselyn McConnell; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022 with Pastor Jim Porter officiating. Burial will follow in the Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Gas cards Inc., c/o Shirley Brown, 48397 Keylor Hill Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

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